38 Spesh

38 Spesh was born in Rochester, New York, and began rapping in the early 2000s. He began making appearances on Sirius XM show Invasion Radio hosted by fellow Rochester native DJ Green Lantern in 2008 and was featured in XXL Magazine for his music in 2009.

Shortly after his initial breakthrough, 38 Spesh spent two years incarcerated and was paroled to Atlanta, Georgia where he began to pursue a full-time career in music.

Following his release, Spesh began releasing several notable mixtapes and albums with other artists affiliated with his Trust Comes First Music group. Spesh’s musical style is highlighted by one of the most unique rapping voices in the game and his strong punchlines. Notable rappers who have worked with 38 Spesh include Styles P, Jadakiss, Fred the Godson, AZ, Noreaga, Benny the Butcher, and Kool G Rap. He has worked with several high-profile hip hop record producers among the likes of DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and The Alchemist. He taught himself how to produce and has also been behind the boards on notable projects while managing and operating TCF Music Group and assembling one of the most formidable rap labels out of the Upstate NY region.